The main objective of 'Keys to Finding the Message' lesson plan is for students to learn how to identify key details within a story and use those details to determine its moral.
In 'Keys to Finding the Message' lesson plan, activities include a treasure chest game, reading 'The Fable of Three Cats', participating in Word Hunter activity, and independent practice exercises that involve finding key details and determining the moral of a story.
In 'Keys to Finding the Message' lesson plan, student understanding is assessed through probing questions after each paragraph read from 'The Fable of Three Cats', as well as through independent practice exercises where students apply their learned skills. Additionally, an exit slip is given at end of session for further assessment.